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A study has found that children continuously exposed to air pollutants generated during vehicle traffic, such as automobile exhaust, may face a higher risk of developing childhood cancers. Read more: https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/07/06/YPFTIRO4YNATBCAWYFJGJPFSC4/
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